Dishwashers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for dishwashers is $14.09 an hour ($29,300 a year). About 3,290 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($34,810). Iowa ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dishwashers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.96 | $20,720 |
| 25% of workers | $12.61 | $26,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| 75% of workers | $16.22 | $33,730 |
| 90% of workers | $17.32 | $36,030 |
Dishwashers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $31,200 | 430 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $30,450 | 930 |
| Ames | $30,110 | 110 |
| Iowa City | $29,530 | 290 |
| Dubuque | $29,380 | 150 |
| Cedar Rapids | $29,310 | 320 |
| Sioux City | $29,230 | 150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $28,890 | 190 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dishwashers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 68,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,390 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,380 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,620 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $30,110 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,920 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,210 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $34,050 |
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